Assistant Professor of Geology

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Geology

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Life, Earth & Environmental Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

West Texas A&M University, a Member of The Texas A&M University System located in Canyon, Texas, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Geology to begin in August, 2022. This full-time (9 month) position at West Texas A&M University will include responsibilities in teaching (60%), research (35%), and service supportive of the Environmental Science, Biology, Wildlife Biology, and Science/Life Science Education programs (5%).

Candidates with expertise in sedimentary geology, basin analysis, hydrogeology, paleontology, and/or petroleum/economic geology are encouraged to apply, but other areas may be considered. Teaching duties constitute a 9 Adjusted Contact Hour (ACH) per semester workload, including (but not limited to) courses in Physical Geology, Historical Geology, Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, Paleontology, and Hydrogeology. We welcome candidates who are also excited to develop new courses within their relevant area(s) of expertise at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The Department of Life Earth and Environmental Sciences is committed to fostering diverse and inclusive learning environments. Candidates who share our commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through excellence in teaching, research, and service are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct externally funded research with an emphasis on undergraduate research experiences, communicate their scholarship by publishing in impactful peer-reviewed journals and presenting at professional conferences, provide academic advisement to undergraduate and graduate students, and engage in effective community outreach. 

Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Interested candidates may apply at jobs.wtamu.edu. Apply by October 15, 2021 to guarantee full consideration. 

Questions should be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Mark Holland, [email protected] .

Work Performed: 

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses (total 9 ACH/semester) such as Physical Geology, Historical Geology, Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, Paleontology, and/or Hydrogeology with the possibility of developing new courses based on candidate's experience and expertise.
• Developing an externally-funded research program capable of supporting undergraduate and graduate student experiences.
• Conducting professional service for the institution, academic field, and community.
• Recruiting students for the undergraduate and graduate programs in Life, Earth, & Environmental Sciences.
• Advising students on matters of degree plans, course scheduling, and other academic matters.

Necessary Qualifications:

• An earned Ph.D. in Geology or related area from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience and excellence in teaching related to the courses listed above.
• Competency in geoscience research as evidenced by publications in impactful peer-reviewed journals (full citations to be provided in CV).
• Demonstrated experience in seeking/obtaining extramural funding (including documentation of awards and amounts).
• Excellent quantitative, technological, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise with modern quantitative geological techniques/methodology.
• Interest in involving undergraduate students in research experiences, with an emphasis on students from historically underserved groups.
• Demonstrated ability and skills in leadership, mentoring, and building teamwork.
• Experience in developing collaborative research with other scientists, research centers and/or agencies and organizations.

Applicant Instructions: 

Applicants must provide the following materials in order to be considered for this position:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of research interests, including how the candidate plans to involve undergraduate students in their research (limit 2 pages)
• Statement of teaching philosophy (limit 2 pages)
• Diversity statement, describing how the candidate will advance diversity equity and inclusion at WTAMU (limit 2 pages)
• Contact information for three professional references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Although the attachment box is labeled “CV/Resume,” more than one document may be included.  All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources at [email protected] .

Texas law requires all males age 18 through 25 to be properly registered with the Selective Service System.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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